Experience INOGENI at InfoComm 2026: redefining BYOM, multi-camera control, and AV flexibility

Infocomm 2026 is here, and INOGENI is back at Central Hall — C7153 with a dedicated lineup of live demonstrations. Centered on this year’s theme, “Smart AV made easy,” we’ll show you how we remove the technical barriers of hybrid collaboration to improve the experience for both integrators and end users. Experience the future of hybrid collaboration at our live demo... Read More

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May 28, 2026

Security by Obscurity Is Not a Security Strategy | AV Under the Hood

In this article, Dustin Myers takes a hard look at a common assumption in higher ed AV: that systems are “secure enough” because they’re out of sight or on their own network. Drawing from industry discussion and real-world examples, Dustin Myers breaks down why security by obscurity fails, how AV environments mirror broader IoT risks, and why isolation often isn’t what it appears to be. It’s a practical reminder that modern AV systems need to be built to withstand scrutiny, not depend on avoiding it. Read More

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May 27, 2026

HETMA Presents… Chair to Chair: Aaron Baker, Events Chair

In this May episode of HETMA Presents… Chair to Chair, Erin Maher-Moran sits down with Aaron Baker, Events Chair for HETMA and a higher ed technology professional at Stephen F. Austin State University. Their conversation explores Aaron’s accidental path into higher ed AV, how HETMA helped him find a wider professional community, and what it takes to create meaningful events that bring higher ed technology managers together. Read More

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May 26, 2026

Embracing AI in Health and Fitness: A New Era of Personalized Wellness | AI Insights with Andy

AI shows up in health and fitness in ways many of us already use, from workout guidance to meditation apps, often without us thinking much about it. This AI Insights column looks at familiar tools like Peloton, Fitbit, and Endel to explore where AI adds value, where it falls short, and why the human element still matters when it comes to wellness. Read More

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May 25, 2026

Fuel the Fire : The Path Forward | Troy Story

At the end of every academic cycle, there is a push to reset. But progress in higher ed AV is not built on clean slates. It is built on momentum. In Fuel the Fire: The Path Forward, Troy Powers focuses on taking inventory of what actually moved the needle. The systems improved, the problems solved at the root, and the relationships that made the work sustainable. This piece is about using what you already learned and carrying it forward with intention. Not more work. Better direction. Read More

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May 25, 2026

334: Hiring AV Talent in 2026: What’s Changed? | The AV Life Podcast

Recorded on May 21, 2026: This week on episode 334 of the The AV Life Podcast, our hosts cover a wide-ranging discussion from practical hydration tips at InfoComm in Las Vegas to today’s hiring challenges in AV, AI impacts, and career growth. The team kicks off with InfoComm preparation tips, emphasizing hydration, conference planning, certification... Read More

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